Stab, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stab
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 Stab
Location in Kentucky
Stab
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pulaski |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP codes |
42557
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| GNIS feature ID | 515642 |
Stab is a small, unincorporated community located in Pulaski County, Kentucky, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is usually managed by the county.
About Stab
Stab once had its own post office. It opened in 1922, which is over 100 years ago! The post office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for many years but closed down in 1994. The name 'Stab' was picked because it was short and easy to remember. Postal officials liked short names for places.
Stab is also known for a special natural feature called a 'karst window.' This is a unique opening in the ground where an underground stream or river becomes visible for a short distance. It then disappears underground again. In Stab, this karst window is part of a stream called Short Creek.
